Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe (Truffles)
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Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe (Truffles)
Description
Chocolate Cake Pops start by baking a chocolate cake from mix with water, oil, and eggs. After cooling, the cake is broken into fine crumbs to which chocolate frosting is added and mixed until it binds together. The mixture is shaped into small balls approximately 1½ inches in diameter. These balls chill to firm up before coating.
For the coating, melting chocolate is gently heated to a smooth consistency suitable for dipping. Each chilled cake ball is dipped briefly into the chocolate, fully covered, and allowed to set. The chocolate forms a glossy shell sealing in the moist cake interior beneath. The contrasting textures of the crisp chocolate exterior and tender cake inside balance well.
For serving or storage, inserting sticks dipped in chocolate into each cake ball before chilling helps hold them for easier dipping and handling. Cake pops can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature or chilled to maintain freshness. They are suitable as handheld treats for events or gifting.
Ensuring the cake is adequately cooled before crumbling prevents clumping. Maintain proper chocolate melting temperature to avoid thick or grainy coating. Allow adequate chilling time for shaping and setting the pops.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (1 box), such as Betty Crocker
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large egg
- 16 ounces chocolate frosting (1 tub), such as Betty Crocker
- 10 ounces melting chocolate (1 bag), Ghirardelli recommended
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13 baking pan with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
- Mix the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs together in a medium bowl. Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake according to the instructions on the package, or about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Once the cake has cooled, break it into pieces until it is a fine crumble. Stir in the frosting, mixing until the crumble forms into a small ball and sticks together.
- Scoop into 1½ inch balls and roll into a round shape. Place the shaped balls into a large bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate. Using a fork, dip each cake ball into the chocolate briefly, then let drip off. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Dip the end of the pop stick in chocolate before inserting into the cake ball to secure it firmly.
- Fully cover each cake ball with melted chocolate, then tap off excess chocolate for an even coating.
- Store cake pops in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, or frozen for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1truffle | |
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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